U.S. patent application number 16/879043 was filed with the patent office on 2021-11-25 for height adjustable monitor arm mounting assembly.
This patent application is currently assigned to OmniMax USA, LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is OmniMax USA, LLC. Invention is credited to Paul Dowd, Bennet O. Poepping.
Application Number | 20210364122 16/879043 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000004867708 |
Filed Date | 2021-11-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20210364122 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Dowd; Paul ; et al. |
November 25, 2021 |
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE MONITOR ARM MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
Abstract
A height adjustable monitor arm assembly includes a monitor arm
having a latch mechanism where a post arm includes indented rings
therein for engaging the latch mechanism. The monitor arm includes
an aperture for positioning the at least one monitor arm over the
post arm so that the latching mechanism engages with one of the
plurality of indented rings to vertically adjust the at least one
monitor arm along the length of the post arm. Further, a dual
adapter arm also includes its own latching mechanism and mounts
over the vertical post arm for use where monitor displays can be
mounted on both ends thereof. In one embodiment, a four monitor
configuration can be held in position allowing for enhanced user
utility in their workspace.
Inventors: |
Dowd; Paul; (Scarsdale,
NY) ; Poepping; Bennet O.; (Tuckahoe, NY) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
OmniMax USA, LLC |
Anna |
TX |
US |
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Assignee: |
OmniMax USA, LLC
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Family ID: |
1000004867708 |
Appl. No.: |
16/879043 |
Filed: |
May 20, 2020 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F16M 11/041 20130101;
F16M 11/18 20130101; F16M 11/045 20130101; F16M 11/16 20130101;
F16M 11/046 20130101 |
International
Class: |
F16M 11/04 20060101
F16M011/04; F16M 11/16 20060101 F16M011/16; F16M 11/18 20060101
F16M011/18 |
Claims
1. A height adjustable monitor arm assembly comprising: a vertical
post arm having at least one indented ring formed thereon; at least
one monitor arm having an aperture for mounting over the post arm;
and wherein the at least one monitor arm includes a latch mechanism
therein for engaging with the at least one indented ring to hold
the at least one monitor arm in a fixed position along a length of
the vertical post arm.
2. A height adjustable monitor arm assembly as in claim 1, further
comprising: an actuator configured within the at least one monitor
arm for operating a resilient member allowing the at least one
monitor arm to be disengaged from the at least one indented
ring.
3. A height adjustable monitor arm assembly as in claim 1, wherein
the at least one monitor arm is comprised with a proximal arm for
attachment to the vertical arm post and a distal arm for connecting
to a monitor display.
4. A height adjustable monitor arm assembly as in claim 3, wherein
the distal arm includes at least one hinge for allowing the monitor
display to be horizontally adjusted.
5. A height adjustable monitor arm assembly as in claim 1, further
comprising: a dual adapter arm having an aperture for mounting to
the vertical post arm where the dual adapter arm includes a latch
mechanism therein for engaging with the at least one indented ring
to hold the dual adapter arm in a fixed position along the length
of the vertical post arm.
6. A height adjustable monitor arm assembly as in claim 5, wherein
the dual adapter arm includes at least one actuator configured
within the dual adapter arm for operating a resilient member
allowing the dual adapter arm to be disengaged from the at least
one indented ring.
7. A height adjustable monitor arm assembly comprising: at least
one monitor arm having a latch mechanism; a post arm having a
plurality of indented rings therein; and wherein the at least one
monitor arm includes an aperture for positioning the at least one
monitor arm over the post arm so that the latching mechanism
engages with one of the plurality of indented rings to vertically
adjust the at least one monitor arm along the length of the post
arm.
8. A height adjustable monitor arm assembly as in claim 7, further
comprising: an actuator configured within the at least one monitor
arm for operating a resilient member allowing the at least one
monitor arm to be disengaged from one of the at least one indented
ring.
9. A height adjustable monitor arm assembly as in claim 7, wherein
the at least one monitor arm is comprised with a proximal arm for
attachment to the post arm and a distal arm for connecting to a
monitor display.
10. A height adjustable monitor arm assembly as in claim 9, wherein
the distal arm includes at least one hinge for allowing the monitor
display to be horizontally adjusted.
11. A height adjustable monitor arm assembly as in claim 7, further
comprising: a dual adapter arm having an aperture for mounting over
the post arm for use in mounting monitors on both ends thereof,
where the dual adapter arm includes at least one latch mechanism
therein for engaging with an indented ring to hold the dual adapter
arm in a fixed position along the length of the post arm.
12. A height adjustable monitor arm assembly as in claim 11,
wherein the dual adapter arm includes at least one actuator
configured within the dual adapter arm for operating a resilient
member allowing the dual adapter arm to be disengaged from an
indented ring.
13. A height adjustable video monitor arm assembly comprising: a
post arm having a plurality of indented rings and mounted
vertically from a table surface; a first monitor arm having an
aperture for mounting the first monitor arm over the post arm a
second monitor arm having an aperture for mounting the second
monitor arm over the post arm a dual monitor arm having an aperture
for mounting the second monitor arm over the post arm; and wherein
each of the first monitor arm, second monitor arm and dual monitor
arm include at least one latch mechanism for engaging with one of
the plurality of indented rings for holding the first monitor arm,
second monitor arm and dual monitor arm in a fixed position along
the length of the post arm.
14. A height adjustable video monitor arm assembly as in claim 13,
further comprising: a button configured within each of the first
monitor arm, second monitor arm and dual monitor arm for operating
a resilient member allowing the first monitor arm, second monitor
and dual monitor arm to be disengaged from the at least one
indented ring to adjust its position.
15. A height adjustable video monitor arm assembly as in claim 13,
wherein the first monitor arm is comprised with a proximal arm for
attachment to the vertical arm post and a distal arm for connecting
to a monitor.
16. A height adjustable video monitor arm assembly as in claim 15,
wherein the distal arm includes at least one hinge for allowing the
monitor to be horizontally adjusted.
17. A height adjustable video monitor arm assembly as in claim 16,
wherein the distal arm includes a monitor mount for use in mounting
to the back of a monitor housing.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates generally to electronic
displays and monitors and more particular to a height adjustable
monitor arm mounting assembly.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Arms fastened to computer monitors and displays are well
known in the art. These devices typically hold a monitor above a
desk top and provide some angular adjustment so the user can better
see the display. In order to prevent fatigue, user's typically want
to view a monitor at eye level. One problem with current monitor
arms is it that they are not easily vertically adjusted. The user
can view the monitor only by tilting their head by looking up or
down. This causes muscle strain over long periods of time.
[0003] Although some monitor mounts allow a vertical adjustment
with a 4-bar linkage and gas spring, the gas spring is difficult
adjust correctly. Moreover the gas spring is often unable to
reliably support the monitor after some amount of time. Other
systems are vertically fixed with a clamp or set screw, and require
a tool loosen and tighten the device. This makes it difficult to
adjust height due to the weight hanging off the arm and typically
requires a great deal of force and/or friction to prevent
slippage.
[0004] Accordingly, new solutions are required to adjust monitor
viewing angle and height allowing the user a great comfort and ease
of use.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] A height adjustable monitor arm assembly includes a vertical
post arm having at least one indented ring formed thereon. At least
one monitor arm has an aperture for mounting over the post arm. The
at least one monitor arm includes a latch mechanism therein for
engaging with the at least one indented ring to hold the at least
one monitor arm in a fixed position along the length of the
vertical post arm. The assembly includes an actuator configured
within the at least one monitor arm for operating a resilient
member allowing the at least one monitor arm to be disengaged from
the at least one indented ring. The at least one monitor arm is
comprised with a proximal arm for attachment to the vertical arm
post and a distal arm for connecting to a monitor where the distal
arm includes at least one hinge for allowing the monitor to be
horizontally adjusted.
[0006] The assembly may also include a dual adapter arm having an
aperture for mounting to the vertical post arm where the dual
adapter arm includes a latch mechanism therein for engaging with
the at least one indented ring to hold the dual adapter arm in a
fixed position along the length of the vertical post arm. The dual
adapter arm includes at least one actuator configured within the
dual adapter arm for operating a resistant member allowing the dual
adapter arm to be disengaged from the at least one indented
ring.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0007] The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals
refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the
separate views and which together with the detailed description
below are incorporated in and form part of the specification, serve
to further illustrate various embodiments and to explain various
principles and advantages all in accordance with the present
invention.
[0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a height adjustable monitor
arm mounting assembly for holding three monitors each having
adjustable height.
[0009] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a single monitor arm according
to an embodiment of the invention.
[0010] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a dual adapter allowing the
arm to hold two-monitors.
[0011] FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B and FIG. 4C are illustrations of the
monitor arm moving between a raised and lowered position.
[0012] Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the
figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not
necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of
some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to
other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of
the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0013] Before describing in detail embodiments that are in
accordance with the present invention, it should be observed that
the embodiments reside primarily in combinations of method steps
and apparatus components related to a height adjustable monitor
arm. Those skilled in the art will recognize that a monitor arm may
be used with a computer, television and/or other video apparatus.
Accordingly, the apparatus components and method steps have been
represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the
drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to
understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to
obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent
to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the
description herein.
[0014] In this document, relational terms such as first and second,
top and bottom, and the like may be used solely to distinguish one
entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily
requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between
such entities or actions. The terms "comprises," "comprising," or
any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive
inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that
comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements
but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to
such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element proceeded
by "comprises . . . a" does not, without more constraints, preclude
the existence of additional identical elements in the process,
method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.
[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a height adjustable monitor
arm mounting assembly for holding three monitors each having
adjustable height. Those skilled in the art will recognize the term
"monitor" to mean an electronic visual display device that includes
a screen and operational circuitry. The monitor may include but is
not limited to a computer monitor display, television monitor or
other electronic display device. As seen in FIG. 1, the monitor arm
assembly 100 includes a post arm 101 that is cylindrical in shape
having a plurality of indented rings formed at predetermined
positions along the entire length of its body. Each indented ring
is smaller in diameter than the body of the post arm 101. Hence,
each ring has an inner diameter that is smaller in size than the
outer diameter of the post arm 101. Although indented rings are
used in this embodiment to secure the monitor arm(s), other
mounting structures and methods are also possible e.g. rings or
other protrusions having a diameter greater than that of the post
arm 101. At one end, the post arm 101 uses a mounting clamp for
securing the post arm 101 to the surface of a desk, table or other
flat surface. As seen in FIG. 1, this embodiment uses two different
types of monitor arms attached to the post arm 101 for example, one
using a distal arm and one without a distal arm.
[0016] In order to hold a single monitor to the post arm 101, a
single monitor arm 105 is formed using a proximal arm 107 jointed
to a distal arm 109. As will be described herein, a hole, opening
or aperture is formed in the proximal arm 107 slides over and end
of the post arm 101 so that it be adjustably positioned along the
length of the post arm 101 at any desired location. In an
alternative, embodiment, the aperture can be opened and clipped on
from the side of the post arm. The distal arm 109 is adjustably
fastened at one end to the proximal arm 107 where its opposite end
has a monitor mount 111 for attachment to the rear housing of a
video monitor. Although the monitor mount 111 is shown here having
a standardized star-like configuration, those skilled in the art
will recognize that other configurations of monitor mount are also
possible. As will be described herein, the monitor arm 105 is
vertically adjustable allowing the user to easily adjust its height
on the post arm 101 above a desk or table top.
[0017] Further, other configurations allow two or more monitors to
be attached along the post arm 101. More specifically a dual
adapter arm 113 has an aperture centrally located in its body. The
aperture slides over one end of the post arm 101 where the sides of
the dual adapter arm 113 are both accessible. In one embodiment, a
left monitor arm 115 is attached to the left side of the dual
adapter arm 113 while a right monitor arm 117 attaches to the right
side of the dual adapter arm 113. As noted with regard to the
monitor arm 105, the dual adapter arm 113 slides over the top of
the post arm 101 at one end, where its height can be adjusted
anywhere along the length of the post arm 101. The dual adapter arm
113 includes a left proximal arm 119, left distal arm 121 and
monitor mount 123. Similarly, the dual monitor arm 117 is comprised
of a right proximal arm 125, right distal arm 127 and monitor mount
129. The pivotal nature of each of the monitor arms allows a
monitor screen to be easily adjusted for desired viewing angles.
Those skilled in the art will further recognize that in order to
reduce cost, the dual adapter arm 113 can use the same components
as the single monitor arm 105.
[0018] Finally, in situations where multiple monitors are required,
a triple-add arm 131 can be used. The triple-add arm 131 is
comprised of a proximal arm 133 mounted directly to a monitor mount
135. The triple-add arm 131 is short having no distal arm attached
thereto. The triple-add arm 131 also slides over the top of the
post arm 101 at one end where it can be positioned directly above
the dual adapter arm 113. The triple-add arm 131 derives its name
from situations where three monitors are required to be positioned
together laterally, in a row, across the body of the dual adapter
arm 113.
[0019] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a single monitor arm according
to an embodiment of the invention. The single monitor arm 200 is
comprised of an upper housing 201 and a lower housing 203. The
combination of the upper housing 201 and lower housing 203, when
joined together, form the proximal arm 205. Mounted within the
lower housing 203, is a latch mechanism 207. The latch mechanism
207 uses a spring lever 209 that provides a resilient force. An
aperture in the lower housing exposes an actuator such as a button
211 that uses a resilient member such as a spring 213 to release
the latch 215. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the
latch mechanism 207 pivots by engaging one of the indented rings in
the post arm to hold the proximal arm 205 in a fixed position. When
the upper housing 201 and the lower housing 203 are joined, an
upper spacer 213 and lower spacer 215 are joined though aperture
217 using a screw or other fastener 219. An upper grommet 221 and
lower grommet 223 are also joined together allowing wire and/or
cable to pass though the interior of the proximal arm 205. The
distal arm 227 connects to the proximal arm 205 using the upper
spacer 213 and/or lower spacer 215. A monitor mount 229 connects to
the distal arm 227 using a hinge 231. Finally, cable fasteners 233,
235 are attached under the lower housing 203 allowing wires and
cables to be routed to an attached monitor. Thus the single monitor
arm can be adjusted bother vertically and horizontally allowing the
user to position a monitor in practically any desired position.
[0020] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a dual adapter arm allowing
the arm to hold two-monitors or other display devices. The dual
adapter arm 300 includes an upper adapter housing 301 and lower
adapter housing 303. The upper adapter housing 301 includes a first
spacer 305 and second spacer 307 that is engaged with respective
threaded studs 309, 311 extending upwardly from the upper adapter
housing 301. The spacers 305, 307 each have end caps 313, 315 for
covering the interior of the respective spacer. As seen in FIG. 1,
the first spacer 305 and second spacer 307 fit within a respective
aperture in the proximal arm. A bushing or grommet 317 fits within
the aperture 319 that is used for routing cable and wire though the
dual adapter arm 300.
[0021] The lower adapter housing 303 uses a plurality of latch
mechanisms for engaging the indented rings in the post arm. Two
latch mechanisms are provided to provide a greater hold when the
dual adapter arm 300 is supporting two or three monitors. A first
latch mechanism 321 is provided to the left of an aperture 323
while a second latch mechanism 325 is provided to the right the
aperture 323. The first latch mechanism 321 and second latch
mechanism 325 both include respective spring levers 327, 329 that
use a latch 331, 333 to engage the post arm. The spring levers 327,
329 must be pushed or engaged with force to overcome their
resilient members therein. Apertures 335, 337 in the lower adapter
housing 303 expose actuators such as buttons 339, 341 that use the
respective spring levers 327, 329 to release the respective latch
331, 333. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the first
latch mechanism 321 and second latch mechanism 325 both
independently pivot and hold the dual adapter arm in a fixed
position by engaging the indented rings in the post arm. Finally, a
bushing or grommet 335 partially fills the aperture 323 for use in
routing wire and cable where cable fasteners 337 and 339 hold the
cable securely under the lower adapter housing 303.
[0022] FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B and FIG. 4C are illustrations of the
monitor arm moving between raised and lowered positions along the
length of the post arm. FIG. 4A illustrates a monitor arm 401
positioned substantially low on the a post arm 403. When the user
wishes to raise monitor arm 401 to a higher level, the user will
engage an actuator such as a button 405 with their finger 407. As
described with regard to both FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the button
disengages the latch from the indented ring in the post arm 403
allowing the monitor arm to move freely. FIG. 4B illustrates the
monitor arm 401 being raised upwardly along the post arm 403 so a
monitor can be adjusted to a higher viewing level. Finally, FIG. 4C
illustrates the monitor arm 401 at a final raised position along
the post arm 403 where the user can release the button 405 to
reengage the latch to an indented ring.
[0023] Thus, the present invention is directed to a height
adjustable video monitor arm mounting assembly that includes one or
more single monitor arms as well as a dual adapter arm whose height
is adjustable along the length of a post arm that is fastened
vertically to a desk or table top. In one embodiment, the mounting
assembly can hold four monitors that are all vertically and
horizontally adjustable offering a user a high degree utility in
viewing multiple monitors in their workspace.
[0024] In the foregoing specification, specific embodiments of the
present invention have been described. However, one of ordinary
skill in the art appreciates that various modifications and changes
can be made without departing from the scope of the present
invention as set forth in the claims below. Accordingly, the
specification and figures are to be regarded in an illustrative
rather than a restrictive sense, and all such modifications are
intended to be included within the scope of present invention. The
benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any element(s)
that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or
become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical,
required, or essential features or elements of any or all the
claims. The invention is defined solely by the appended claims
including any amendments made during the pendency of this
application and all equivalents of those claims as issued.
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